According to voice pathologist Dr. Linda Carroll, “Just as a dancer does physical stretches before and after they move, vocal performers need to warm up before extended (or critical) voice use to ...

It has long been a mystery why songbirds spend so much time and energy on singing. Now a new study shows that songbirds need to sing every day to keep their vocal muscles in shape. Females can hear if ...

Your voice is more than sound—it’s an extension of your body and mind. Building a strong, controlled voice requires more than just talent; it demands consistent practice, awareness, and healthy habits ...

No matter the genre of singing, or where we’re from, our vocal exercises are meaningful. Zofia Majewski Opera singer Anthony Roth Costanzo describes his warm-up routine in seasonal terms: “It’s kind ...

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Every year in the Christmas season it becomes clear again that some people are amazingly skilled singers, like Mariah Carey and George Michael. Their singing can stir strong emotions. Singing involves ...